Research Assistant Jobs in Rhode Island

Job Description:

The Research Assistant will support research activities in Dr. Tingle’s lab by collecting, curating, and analyzing data, and by training student researchers in data collection techniques. Research activities will involve external measurements and musculoskeletal dissection of preserved snake specimens, sometimes with the aid of a dissecting scope; using software to obtain data from CT scans of snake specimens; locomotor experiments with live snakes involving videography, accelerometry, or related data collection techniques. The Research Assistant will also annotate videos and analyze data using R, Python, or other programming languages.

This is a fixed term position with an end date of 8/31/2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field and at least 1-2 years of relevant work or research experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with live vertebrate biomechanics data collection is advantageous
• Experience with specimen-based data collection is a plus

• Experience with software such as XMALab or DeepLabCut for processing and analyzing video data is advantageous
• Experience coding in R or Python for data visualization and analysis preferred

Job Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong independent learning and ability to work independently
• Proficient use of Mac/PC computers and applications (e.g., Word, Excel, R Studio)

Criminal background check and education verification required.

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship from Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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Recruiting Start Date:

2026-06-24

Job Posting Title:

Research Assistant

Department:

Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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